Project HOPE Celebrates the Opening of ICU at Lebanon’s Hasbaya Government Hospital
Project HOPE, in partnership with the Rene Moawad Foundation, and with generous support of Latter-day Saints Charities Australia (LDSCA), has reopened the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Hasbaya Government Hospital in southern Lebanon, marking a significant milestone in strengthening access to critical care in the region.
The newly reopened ICU represents a turning point for the Hasbaya Government Hospital, which had previously faced threats of closure due to Lebanon’s prolonged economic and healthcare crisis. Project HOPE’s support was focused on medications and paramedical supplies, operational costs, and procurement of liquid oxygen and oxygen cylinders. The unit will significantly expand access to lifesaving services for thousands of people living in Hasbaya and surrounding border communities who have been impacted by an uptick in violence over the past year.
“The reopening of this ICU is a critical step toward restoring quality health care in Lebanon,” said Roy Sayegh, Lebanon’s Country Lead for Project HOPE. “We are proud to stand alongside our partners and the Ministry of Public Health to ensure that patients in Hasbaya receive the care they deserve.”
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on July 26, 2025, under the patronage of the Honorable Minister of Public Health, Dr. Rakan Nassereddine. The event was attended by high-ranking Lebanese officials, including members of parliament, key representatives from religious institutions, local community leaders, local health and social organizations, and international humanitarian partners. The celebration featured a video showcasing the hospital’s transformation over the past four years, highlighting the dedication of its medical team and the role of international support. Speeches from hospital leadership, public officials, and partners underscored the collective effort to restore and expand vital health services in Lebanon’s border region.
MP Michel Moawad, CEO of the Rene Moawad Foundation, praised the collaboration that made the ICU possible, highlighting it as a powerful example of what can be achieved through joint efforts to strengthen Lebanon’s health sector, particularly in underserved areas. He emphasized that the partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to resilience, equity, and progress.
Following the ceremony, officials and guests toured the hospital’s newly reopened departments, including the dialysis and chemotherapy units, both of which have resumed service with support from the Ministry of Public Health. The day concluded with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony and renewed commitments to support future improvements at the hospital, including new diagnostic and surgical equipment, as promised by Dr. Nassereddine.
From near closure to expansion, the reopening of its ICU signals a vital lifeline for the region and the community.
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